Fostering Business Relationships

Part 2 of the Business Relationship SeriesPARTNERSHIPS & RELATIONSHIPS: THE REAL ADVANTAGEIn our world, partnerships aren’t transactions. They’re the backbone of everything we build. For decades, our community and network have held a 100% retention rate; not because of contracts, but because of trust, clarity and shared work in the trenches.Fostering Business Relationships.0:52 Can I tell you a brief story?2:10 You Big Timed me!2:47 Sometimes you have to take the client because you need the money.3:18 I try to treat everyone like they are family.4:18 Respect is a two-way street. So is business. 4:52 Running and owning a small business is personal. 5:04 I don't view business as a zero-sum game.5:14 True Capitalism means you have to be honest in relationships.5:59 We rely on our relationships and networks.6:10 Big Timing.6:30 People don't hold themselves accountable.7:30 Sometimes people confuse activity with being busy.8:28 We look at everyone as a team member.9:05 Relationship Capital.9:52 What kind of person do you want to be? 10:30 I will always try to show up for somebody. 10:50 If you are running a small business, you can't burn bandwidth. 11:10 Economy of Scale. 12:25 That's my rant for today. 12:50 Honesty. 13:20 To be successful you don't have to be everything to everybody. 13:29 Being honest isn't being rude.